Menton is a city located in the heart of France. This is a famous beachside resort, a town of mimosa and hot sun. The main peculiarity of the city is the magnificent gardens, large lemon and orange groves, palm trees and bushes with exotic tropical plants. Mild and humid subtropical climate is perfectly suited for plants, so the largest part of urban neighborhoods is occupied by greenery.
1. The coldest month of the year in Menton is considered to be January meanwhile the hottest one is commonly July. Generally Menton is always interesting to visit despite of the season and … Open
Menton has many original stores delighting customers with a variety of interesting goods and unusual decorations. Le cave Saint-Pierre wine shop features a very original design. Here, a … Open
During a walk through the port area, Menton's guests will be able to see the most beautiful old fort. This majestic stone structure is perfectly preserved after hundreds of years. You can walk freely through its territory. Not so long ago, the Jean Cocteau Museum was located in the building of the fort, which is now transferred to a nearby separate building. Now the collection of this museum has about a thousand works of the famous artist. Also works of Matisse, Picasso and other famous painters can be seen in the museum.
The Koaland Park is extremely famous among vacationers with children in Menton. It is a small and incredibly comfortable amusement park which has a Ferris wheel, attractions for the youngest … Open
A real historical landmark is the building in which the city market is located. It was built in 1898. For more than a hundred years in this lovely building built of red brick, local farmers sell their best products. The market sells seasonal vegetables and fruits. Here is the place to go for the most fragrant and sweet oranges and lemons.
Italy has profoundly influenced culinary traditions of Menton. During the tour over historical part of the city travelers will come across numerous cozy bistros. The best one among them is … Open
In the immediate vicinity of Menton, there are also many interesting excursion sites. Here you can visit the village of Sainte Agnes. It is located in a picturesque mountainous area and is considered one of the most beautiful villages of France. The main historical symbol of the village is the ancient fort, Maginot Sainte Agnes. It is the most high-seaside village in Europe, which is located at an altitude of about 800 meters above sea level. From some streets of the village, a classy view of the coast opens.
Menton is an established place for holding of one of the brightest and most remarkable world holidays being the Lemon Festival. The city is actually a place of birth of the world renowned … Open